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Eviction in Jefferson Parish (Metairie), Louisiana

Where eviction cases are filed in Jefferson Parish (Metairie), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.

Quick facts: eviction in Jefferson Parish (Metairie)

Eviction court
First Parish Court (East Bank) / Second Parish Court (West Bank), plus Jefferson Parish justice of the peace courts — Parish court / Justice of the peace courts Court page
Filing fee
Justice of the peace courts: up to $30 per eviction proceeding + $5 per additional defendant. Parish courts / 24th JDC: Writ of Possession $225; parish-court Motion & Order for Trial - Judicial Eviction $375 plus court-set bond. La. R.S. 13:2590.1(B); Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court fee schedule
Notice before filing (state law)
Written notice to vacate giving at least 5 days from delivery. Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays are not counted in a period this short, so in practice the tenant gets 5 business days. The lease may waive the notice, and many standard leases do. Louisiana rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
$1,331/month HUD
Renter households
66,146 (37% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22

Where eviction cases are filed in Jefferson Parish (Metairie)

Eviction cases in Jefferson Parish (Metairie) are heard by the First Parish Court (East Bank) / Second Parish Court (West Bank), plus Jefferson Parish justice of the peace courts (Parish court / Justice of the peace courts).

Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records

First Parish Court covers the East Bank and Second Parish Court the West Bank (civil jurisdiction up to $50,000); filings are handled by the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court, whose fee schedule covers the 24th JDC and both parish courts. Eight justice of the peace courts (1st through 8th Justice Courts, listed with their addresses in the parish's official directory) also hear evictions (fees under La. R.S. 13:2590.1); which one is proper depends on where the property is. Clerk e-filing and online records (JeffNet) are subscription services. Neither clerk court page describes eviction procedure.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Jefferson Parish (Metairie)

Justice of the peace courts: up to $30 per eviction proceeding + $5 per additional defendant. Parish courts / 24th JDC: Writ of Possession $225; parish-court Motion & Order for Trial - Judicial Eviction $375 plus court-set bond.

JP fee per La. R.S. 13:2590.1 (https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=77380). The clerk's fee page does not list a specific fee for filing a rule for possession in the parish courts; a Rule to Show Cause is listed at $150 but the page does not say it applies to evictions.

Source: La. R.S. 13:2590.1(B); Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court fee schedule

How eviction cases work locally

Which court (East vs West Bank)First Parish Court in Metairie serves the East Bank; Second Parish Court in Gretna serves the West Bank.
Source: Official source

The Louisiana eviction process

Louisiana state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Jefferson Parish (Metairie):

  1. Lease ends (expiration, termination notice, nonpayment, or other breach)
  2. Landlord delivers a written notice to vacate giving at least 5 days from delivery (C.C.P. art. 4701), unless the lease waives the notice. If the premises are abandoned or the tenant cannot be found, the notice may be posted on the door (art. 4703).
  3. If the tenant stays, the landlord files a rule to show cause why possession should not be delivered, stating the grounds (art. 4731)
  4. Hearing set no earlier than the 3rd day after service of the rule (art. 4732(A))
  5. Judgment of eviction issued immediately if the landlord prevails or the tenant fails to appear; effective for at least 90 days (art. 4732(B))
  6. If the tenant has not vacated within 24 hours after judgment, the court issues a warrant for possession (art. 4733)
  7. Sheriff, constable or marshal executes the warrant with two witnesses and may force entry if necessary (art. 4734)

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Rent in Jefferson Parish (Metairie)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the New Orleans-Metairie, LA HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio$964
1 bedroom$1,113
2 bedrooms$1,331
3 bedrooms$1,701
4 bedrooms$1,996

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Jefferson Parish (Metairie): $1,190/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No parish-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified.

Eviction help in Jefferson Parish (Metairie)

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Jefferson Parish (Metairie)?
Eviction cases in Jefferson Parish (Metairie) are filed with the First Parish Court (East Bank) / Second Parish Court (West Bank), plus Jefferson Parish justice of the peace courts.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Jefferson Parish (Metairie)?
Justice of the peace courts: up to $30 per eviction proceeding + $5 per additional defendant. Parish courts / 24th JDC: Writ of Possession $225; parish-court Motion & Order for Trial - Judicial Eviction $375 plus court-set bond.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Jefferson Parish (Metairie)?
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) - Gretna office.
What is the fair market rent in Jefferson Parish (Metairie)?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,331 per month (1-bedroom: $1,113).

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.